Wouldn't it all be in context as others have stated... On the forums or at a car meet then perhaps the person admires your wheels and would like to get something similar.

When someone is jealous or trying to be a dick you can usually tell. Maybe some people aren't able to tell the difference... Just my two cents.

I feel into that trap once too. Guy seems so legit, then soon as you tell him he calls your car an overprices piece of shit... no thanks. At a car meet sure I will say something, other than that. They can go pack sand.